Regret hurts for a reason. It is life’s way of telling us to do better. Regret is the pain of our past errors rising up within us to urge us to not make the same mistakes again. It is there to give us a second chance. If we heed regret’s warning, it is like starting … Continue reading Regret’s Warning
Self pity is a trap. It is like quicksand for the soul. Not only does it drag you down into darkness, but it also pulls others down with you. It steals the light and the joy from your life and your presence. It makes you miserable and miserable to be around. None of this is … Continue reading The Trap Of Self Pity
You will never truly know yourself unless you test your limitations. This means stepping out of your comfort zone and doing things that are frightening. There is no courage, after all, without there first being fear. And the only way to know how far you can go is to try to go further than you … Continue reading Trying Changes You
Imagine you are a warrior in battle. You have a shield and a sword at your disposal. When you inevitably find yourself in an altercation with another warrior, you decide to use only your shield and you hold it directly against your body, passively defending every attack. As the other warrior swings his sword at … Continue reading Taking Life As It Comes
Life is not easy. If we are being honest with ourselves, most of us do not really know what we are doing most of the time. We are simply making the best decisions we can with the information we have. We are trying our best. And we will often be wrong. We will make poor … Continue reading The Best We Can
